The north Caribbean is a beautiful region, that merits you abandoning the beaches of the south for a few days to venture into the rainforests, with bamboo thickets, tropical plants and flowers. You could organize an excursion by car, sample some of the traditional Creole cooking available at roadside restaurants, or stop and take in the breathtaking panoramas over a picnic. Alternatively, you could discover more of the region by trekking along the coastline or river ways, follow footpaths and immerse yourself completely in the nature of the area.

Le Prêcheur

A village to the north of the Caribbean coast, at the feet of Mt Pelée. The first area of the island to be settled along with Sainte-Pierre and during the XVII Century a flourishing economy based upon the cultivation of Sugar Cane and Cacao.

Continuing along the road past the village you will reach Anse Ceron and Anse Couleuvre, two beautiful black sandy beaches surrounded by dense tropical forest into which leads a 20km path that will lead you to Grand Rivière. The six hour long journey will lead you to several isolated beaches along the way.
Le Precheur is also the starting point for excursions up Mt Pelée and exploring the nature trails inland.

To See: the church with its square bell towers dating back to the XVII Century, having survived the catastrophe of 1902.

Habitation Céron

 An antique sugar mill, open to the public since 1993 as an archeological site and botanical garden. The buildings dating from the XVII Century are now immersed in vegetation and trees more than a hundred years old.
Found in the gardens of the Céron is one of the oldest trees in the Caribbean, a Zamana with branches extending over 25m.
The Céron plantation offers visitors the opportunity to explore the forests by quad bike or on horseback as well as traditional cuisine served in it’s restaurant.

Actually closed (May 2011)

Saint-Pierre

The former economic and social capital of Martinique, Saint-Pierre is the most well known city on the island and not to be missed. The city was destroyed in 1902 by the eruption of Mt Pelée. Approximately 86metres off the city’s coast is the submerged wreck of the Tamaya, sunk during the eruption.
 

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Distillery Depaz

The Depaz location includes the distillery, the Habitation and the restaurant. It is in the north of Martinique, on the Caribbean coast, 2km from St. Pierre on the road to Mome Rouge at the foot of Mount Pelée. At the Depaz distillery you can discover all the fazes of the preparation of rum and buy directly our rums.
Visiting the distillery is free and you can, enjoying this wonderful location ambling though the property that is imbedded with Martinique’s history
OPENING HOURS: Monday to Friday from 10am to 5pm, Saturday from 9am to 4pm. Closed on Sundays. FREE ENTRY

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Le Musée Volcanologique de Saint-Pierre
Rue Victor Hugo - 97250 Saint-Pierre
[Every day 9.00/17.00]
The first museum of Martinique, build in 1933 by Franck Perret.

Centre de Découverte des Sciences de la Terre
97250 Saint-Pierre
[from Wednesday to Sunday  9.00/17.00]

La vallée des Papillons/The valley of the butterflies

Anse Latouche - Le Carbet

[Every day 930-1230]

To the south of Saint-Pierre are the ruins of one of the oldest of the island’s plantations. The plantations’ grounds have been utilized to create a garden and butterfly sanctuary.

Musée Paul Gauguin

Anse Latouche - La Carbet

[Every day 900-1730]

In front of the Anse Turin, again to the south of Saint-Pierre, there is the museum of Paul Gauguin. On display are reproductions of his work and a collection of personal artifacts left by the artist during his 5 month stay on the island prior to his departure for Tahiti.

Habitation Anse Latouche

Anse Latouche - La Carbet

[Every day 10.00-17.00]

Historic former refinery from the 17° century, with a colorful history of industrialization, the Habitation Anse latouche was destroyed in 1902 by the eruption of Mt Pelée. Today Jean-Philippe Thoze has re vamped the plantation, by organizing gorgeous tropical gardens in the surrounds of the old ruins.

Morne-Vert

A small village several kilometers away from Saint-Pierre in the heart of the countryside. An altitude of 400m ensures that this village, also known as “Little Switzerland”, is evergreen and fresh, offering spectacular views of the surrounding land.

Fond Saint-Denis

One of the most flower-covered spots of Martinique, Saint Denis is 14km inland from Saint-Pierre, situated on the slopes of the Pitons du Carbet and overlooked by the summit of the Morne des Cadets upon which is situated a seismological observatory which monitors the activity of Mt Pelée.
A visit to the pretty waterfalls of Saut-Gendarme and Saut-Mahaut is an opportunity for a picnic or refreshing break.